MPhil in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Program in the Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) is designed for students who have well-articulated research goals that cannot be reached through established research postgraduate programs. They aim to create an organic study curriculum pattern to facilitate students’ intellectual growth, an exploration into novel research direction, and a long-term commitment to an interdisciplinary research field.
The programs offer students the broad academic freedom to create a unique research postgraduate program focused on a specialized area of research in ways that best suit their own intellectual interests and passions, by working on an interdisciplinary research topic and using courses from different Departments/Divisions to fulfill the curriculum.
Students have to develop a research plan and framework which allows them to explore their unique research interests and to work with their supervisors from different research areas to pursue and complete their degree.
On completion of the program, students will be conferred an MPhil degree in the Individualized Interdisciplinary Program. The chosen area of research will also be specified in the degree title (e.g. Ph.D. in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Bionics Engineering)).
Admissions
Curriculum
- Minimum Credit Requirement
MPhil: 12 credits
- Credit Transfer
Subject to the approval of the Primary Supervisor, Co-supervisor(s), and the Program Director, students may apply for credit transfer or course substitution.
- Required/Elective Courses
MPhil:
A minimum of 12 credits of postgraduate courses at HKUST, approved by the Primary Supervisor, Co-supervisor(s), and the Program Director.
Program Outcome
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Generate an advanced degree curriculum that interrelates knowledge and skills from selected academic areas, and proficiency in the areas of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of research;
- Develop knowledge and understanding of appropriate concepts, methods, and materials in disciplines that appropriately constitute the framework of their studies;
- Demonstrate curricular understandings and proficiency of research skills through a comprehensive examination, group interaction and evaluation, professional presentations, and the successful completion of thesis defense;
- Develop multi-dimensional perspectives and innovative problem-solving skills to existing and emerging problems; and
- Develop a distinctive skill mix that enables them to communicate effectively with people of different levels and disciplines within and across organizations.